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I have a special treat for you. Okay, it’s a special treat for me, that I am sharing with you…..my wonderful friends. Many, many years ago when I lived on Kauai, there was a restaurant that served a Mahi Mahi with Panko and Hawaiian Potato Salad that I absolutely loved!! Theirs was deep fried to perfection, but I decided to lighten it up a bit.
I decided to pan fry the Mahi Mahi with Panko and top it with Papaya Mango Salsa, but I still served it with my favorite Hawaiian Potato Salad.
What is Mahi Mahi?
Mahi Mahi is a cold-water fish that is rich in selenium, niacin, and B vitamins and helps prevent lung inflammation…..and it’s delicious! It also contains heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. I first tried Mahi Mahi while in Hawaii, and I have been eating it ever since.
How to make Mahi Mahi with Panko:
If you have ever made Chicken Parmesan, then you know exactly how this works. First coat the fish on both sides with the brown rice flour. Then dip in the beaten egg, and dredge in the panko crumbs.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the panko coated mahi mahi in the pan and cook until thoroughly cooked, about 8 to 10 minutes.
I could only find Mahi Mahi with the skin on, so you can see that it is darker on the bottom than the top. 🙂 If yours has skin as well, cook the bottom first, then flip over and cook the top.
Mahi Mahi is also awesome when broiled or grilled on the barbecue, just in case you don’t have panko crumbs or want a gluten-free option. 🙂
To make the Papaya Mango Salsa:
Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Why do I use brown rice flour to coat the fish?
Because it sticks really, really well!! All-purpose flour tends to clump and fall off when fried, brown rice flour stays put and holds the panko crumbs on perfectly.
Have you tried mangoes and papayas yet? The mango tree grows in the tropics and produces juicy, nutritious fruits that is high in fiber, vitamin A, and Folic Acid. They are beneficial for eye health, lowering cholesterol, clearing skin, alkalizing the whole body, preventing cancer, and boosts the immune system.
Papayas have one of the highest concentrations of vitamin C of any fruit. They are great for skin protection, eye health, preventing heart disease and cancer, and improving digestion.
Geminis are best paired with Aries, Leo, and Libras. They should probably avoid Scorpio, Capricorn, and Sagittarius {solar opposites}. Angelina Jolie is a Gemini and Brad Pitt is a Sagittarius, so opposites definitely attract (or not)! They are both year of the Rabbit {12 years apart}, which has a pretty calm, relaxed temperament.
We still have Raspberry-Thyme Ice Cream and Breakfast Tostadas coming up as part of this Gemini meal.
More delicious seafood recipes:
Simple Cod with Sauteed Spinach
Enjoy!!
Mahi Mahi with Panko and Papaya Mango Salsa
Ingredients
For the Mahi Mahi
- 1 cup brown rice flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 4 mahi mahi filets
- olive oil for pan frying
For the Papaya Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango peeled and diced
- 1 ripe papaya peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or any chili powder that you have on hand
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
To make the Salsa:
- Place all of the salsa ingredients in a bowl, and stir to combine. Cover, and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To make the fish:
- Place brown rice flour and panko crumbs on two separate large plates.
- Place eggs in a bowl, and lightly beat.
- Coat the mahi mahi with the brown rice flour.
- Dip in the eggs.
- Dredge in the panko crumbs.
- Heat safflower oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry mahi mahi until thoroughly cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Place mahi mahi on a plate and spoon salsa over the top.
- Serve with cooked rice or Hawaiian Potato Salad.
Nutrition
Those Tostadas look so dainty, can’t wait to see the full recipe!
Thank you Adam. 🙂
This looks delicious, Lisa, and I love that you added papaya to the salsa — yum! I’ve used brown rice flour and it really is great for frying. Pinning!
I am a big fan of wiener schnitzel. So everything coated with bread crubs is so good. I never tryed mahi mahi like you did it, and the coating with mango salsa – lovely.
Oh I haven’t had mahi mahi in quite some time. Forgotten how much I like it! Great tip about the brown rice flour. Looks amazing!
Thank you Sherri. 🙂
Jealous that you EVER lived on Kauai…..and glad you brought back some delicious recipes! This looks awesome!
Oh seriously you lived on Kauia. I did the hardest hike of my life there:
http://www.simplelivingeating.com/2013/08/coconut-syrup-for-pancakes-hiking-on.html
http://www.simplelivingeating.com/2013/08/mango-with-coconut-rice-reminiscing.html
http://www.simplelivingeating.com/2013/08/salmon-tomato-salad-lomi-lomi-hawaiian.html
Yes, I did for 2 years. Princess Cassi was born there. Maybe I will hike the next time I go back. I learned how to scuba dive while I was there, but no hiking. 🙂